Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·38)
c9-26665Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
21. Ka2 Qe4 22. d3 Qg6 23. c4 Rxd4 24. Nbxd4
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- pawn to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c4.
- Best move. knight to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qe4, then d3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #857.
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